'''Theocracy''' is a type of government in which a [[religion]] or [[faith]] plays a major role. In a theocracy, the higher religious leaders of the state are also the people in charge of that state.

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'''Theocracy''' (from greek theos = god, cratos = leadership) is a type of government in which a [[religion]] or [[faith]] plays a major role, as opposed to a government with [[separation of church and state]]. In a theocracy, the higher religious leaders of the state are also the people in charge of that state.

== Current states with theocratic elements ==

== Current states with theocratic elements ==

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* Afghanistan

* Iran

* Iran

* Israel

* Israel

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* Mauritania

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* Pakistan

* Saudi Arabia

* Saudi Arabia

* The Vatican

* The Vatican

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* Andorra

* Andorra

* England

* England

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* Iceland

* Norway

* Norway

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* Germany

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Revision as of 14:08, 10 December 2008

Theocracy (from greek theos = god, cratos = leadership) is a type of government in which a religion or faith plays a major role, as opposed to a government with separation of church and state. In a theocracy, the higher religious leaders of the state are also the people in charge of that state.